Foley reassures parents schools will reopen in September 

Education minister says  the last year has shown schools are safe environments for children and staff

Norma Foley, who on Tuesday will brief Cabinet on additional measures being taken by schools, said in a statement that the Government is committed to opening schools on time. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Education Minister has moved to reassure parents that schools will open as planned in September.

Norma Foley was reacting to reports that concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19 could see schools remain closed this autumn.